Orthodontic practices near Catley Southfield
On our practice register: None within 5 miles of Catley Southfield; 4 practices within 10 and 33 practices within 20. The closest is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 5.9 miles east.
| Practice | Distance | NHS | Braces | Aligners | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.9 miles east | – | – | ✓ | 5.0 (62 reviews) |
| Ascent Dental Care MalvernGreat Malvern | 6.5 miles east | – | – | – | 4.8 (420 reviews) |
| Edwards StephanieGreat Malvern | 6.6 miles east | – | – | – | – |
| Beacon DentalCareGreat Malvern | 6.6 miles east | – | – | – | 4.9 (374 reviews) |
| The Dentist @ TupsleyHereford | 10.2 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.9 (160 reviews) |
| Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant CentreHereford | 10.3 miles west | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | 4.9 (146 reviews) |
| Hereford Dental & Implant ClinicHereford | 10.9 miles west | – | – | ✓ | 4.8 (314 reviews) |
| Brighton Villa Dental CareHereford | 10.9 miles west | – | – | – | 4.7 (14 reviews) |
✓ listed in the practice's own information; – not mentioned, which doesn't mean not offered. Straight-line distances.
Nearest places to Catley Southfield with orthodontic practices
The closest town with orthodontic practices is Great Malvern, 5.9 miles east; the next are Hereford (10.2 miles west) and Worcester (11.6 miles north-east).
| Place | Practices | Nearest |
|---|---|---|
| Great Malvern | 4 | 5.9 miles east |
| Hereford | 9 | 10.2 miles west |
| Worcester | 8 | 11.6 miles north-east |
| Gloucester | 7 | 17.8 miles south-east |
| Stourport-on-Severn | 2 | 18.8 miles north-east |
Counted from the practices on our register around this place, nearest first. Straight-line distances.
Best-reviewed practices within 20 miles of Catley Southfield
Of the practices within 20 miles with at least 10 Google reviews, the highest rated is Redcliffe Orthodontics in Worcester (5.0 from 172 reviews), 12.5 miles north-east.
| Practice | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Redcliffe OrthodonticsWorcester | 5.0 (172 reviews) | 12.5 miles north-east |
| the247dentist - PlymouthWorcester | 5.0 (81 reviews) | 11.9 miles north-east |
| Dr Naiz KhanGloucester | 5.0 (70 reviews) | 18.3 miles south-east |
| Buckingham House Dental SurgeryGreat Malvern | 5.0 (62 reviews) | 5.9 miles east |
Ratings are each practice's public Google review average and say nothing about clinical quality. Straight-line distances.
Catley Southfield at a Glance
| Nation | England |
|---|---|
| Council area | Herefordshire, County of |
| NHS dental services | NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board |
| NHS orthodontic charges | Free for eligible under-18s; adults pay Band 3 (£332.10) |
| Area type (ONS) | Smaller rural: Further from a major town or city |
| Deprivation | Around the England average |
| Residents under 16 | 13.2% (Census 2021) |
| Neighbourhood residents | 1,433 in the surrounding census area (Census 2021) |
| Aged 10 to 15 locally | 5.6% of residents in that area, the main age band for NHS orthodontic treatment |
| Adults locally | 7.2% aged 16 to 24 and 25.8% aged 25 to 49 |
| Households without a car | 5.9% in that area, which makes the distance to a practice matter more |
| Residents per square kilometre | 51 in that area (Census 2021) |
| Daily activities limited by health | 20% of residents in that area, relevant to practice accessibility |
| Practices within 5 miles | None on our register |
| Access within Herefordshire | 145th closest to an orthodontic practice of 503 places in the county (the county median is 8.1 miles) |
| Aged 10 to 15 vs county | 5.6% here, against 6.2% across neighbourhoods in Herefordshire |
| Nearest university dental hospital | Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham — 36 miles |
| Nearest secondary schools | John Masefield High School — 4.3 miles |
| Schools in council area | 110 schools, 24,851 pupils (DfE) |
| 5-year-olds with visible decay | 19.4% across the local ICB (OHID) |
| Nearest orthodontic practices | Buckingham House Dental Surgery, Great Malvern — 6 miles The Dentist @ Tupsley, Hereford — 10 miles St Johns Dental, Worcester — 12 miles |
| Estimated drive to the nearest practice | about 15 minutes each way (straight-line distance plus 30%, at 35 mph) |
| Practices within 10 and 20 miles | 4 within 10 miles, 33 within 20 miles |
Sources: ONS geography via postcodes.io, Census 2021 (NOMIS), DfE school statistics and Get Information About Schools, OHID Fingertips, UK NHS dental charge schedules and our orthodontic practice register. Distances are straight-line.
Getting orthodontic treatment from Catley Southfield
From Catley Southfield the nearest practice is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, 5.9 miles away. A course of braces or aligners involves many appointments, so the length of that journey matters when comparing it with practices further afield. Within 10 miles there are 4 practices, and within 20 there are 33.
To make the first step cheaper or shorter: Phoenix Orthodontics (18.1 miles) mentions a free consultation; Buckingham House Dental Surgery (5.9 miles) mentions remote consultations; and 12 of the practices around Catley Southfield list clear aligners, the nearest 5.9 miles away.
For NHS treatment, which is free for eligible under-18s and reached by dentist referral rather than by contacting a practice: NHS dental services around Catley Southfield are commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board; the nearest practice listing NHS orthodontics is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, 10.3 miles away; and complex cases are referred to hospital orthodontic departments such as Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away.
Allowing for roads about 30% longer than the straight line and an average of 35 mph, the drive from Catley Southfield to Buckingham House Dental Surgery is roughly 15 minutes each way. A course of fixed braces typically means 10 to 20 visits (a consultation, the fitting, 7 to 17 adjustments and the removal), which from here comes to about 150 to 310 miles and 5 to 10 hours on the road. At the 45p a mile HMRC uses for business driving, that is roughly £70 to £140 in running costs. Clear aligners usually need fewer visits, perhaps 6 to 10 (about 90 to 150 miles), so ask any practice how many a plan for your case would involve before you commit to the journey. About 5.9% of households in the surrounding census area have no car, for whom the journey means public transport or a lift.
Orthodontic Treatment In Catley Southfield
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Orthodontist in Catley Southfield: People weighing up braces or aligners in Catley Southfield can use this page to understand the options before making contact with a practice. It also supports people comparing orthodontic options across Herefordshire.
What official data says about Catley Southfield
Catley Southfield is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. NHS dentistry here is commissioned by NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Census data puts only 13.2% of Catley Southfield's population at under 16, below the typical share. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,433 residents in Catley Southfield's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. People in Catley Southfield usually travel further for an orthodontist: the nearest on our register is about 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. The closest secondary schools to Catley Southfield are John Masefield High School (4.3 miles). Catley Southfield's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. Catley Southfield sits close to the England average for deprivation. The nearest university dental hospital to Catley Southfield is Birmingham Dental Hospital, Birmingham, about 36 miles away, where hospital orthodontic referrals are seen.
About Catley Southfield
Just around 1 km south, Cold Green is the nearest other area with its own dedicated page.
Practice data for Catley Southfield
There is no orthodontist on our records in Catley Southfield itself. The nearest we do hold are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 6 miles away; The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 10 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 12 miles away.
Continue your local research
For a broader view, related location pages cover Cold Green, Ailscroft, Bosbury, Munsley Green, Staplow, and Fromes Hill as well as this one.
Compare Orthodontic Treatments in Catley Southfield
The orthodontic landscape in Catley Southfield offers a genuinely wide range of approaches. Understanding the trade-offs before a consultation puts you in a much stronger position. Below we compare fixed braces, ceramic, clear aligners, Invisalign and lingual systems side by side.
Treatment Options in Catley Southfield — Local Context
Provision in Catley Southfield varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Catley Southfield is classified as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city, and NHS dental commissioning here falls under NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board. Catley Southfield has a smaller share of children than most areas — 13.2% of residents are under 16. In the census neighbourhood around Catley Southfield, 5.6% of the 1,433 residents are aged 10 to 15, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire, the age band in which most NHS orthodontic treatment begins. Catley Southfield has no orthodontic practice within five miles on our register, and the closest is roughly 6 miles away. OHID's regional oral-health data records visible dental decay in 19.4% of local 5-year-olds. Families in Catley Southfield are served by secondary schools including John Masefield High School (4.3 miles). Catley Southfield's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. By national deprivation ranking, Catley Southfield is roughly mid-table for England. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Catley Southfield is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away. We hold no orthodontic practice records in Catley Southfield itself. The closest on record are Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 6 miles away; The Dentist @ Tupsley in Hereford, about 10 miles away; and St Johns Dental in Worcester, about 12 miles away. Whether aligners or fixed braces are recommended usually comes down to case complexity rather than personal preference alone.
Step-by-Step Orthodontic Guide for Catley Southfield
Whether it's for you or your child, understanding the orthodontic journey in Catley Southfield helps you ask the right questions. The pathway from first enquiry to fitted braces is more straightforward than most people expect. The steps that follow cover self-assessment, consultation, fitting, adjustments and retention.
What to Ask Before You Commit in Catley Southfield
- Why this treatment specifically, and what alternatives were considered?
- What's the realistic timeline for a case like mine?
- Does the quoted fee cover retainers, refinements and emergency visits, or are those extra?
- What happens to the price if treatment runs longer than planned?
- What retainer will I be given, and for how long am I expected to wear it?
- Is a payment plan available, and on what terms?
Starting Your Orthodontic Journey in Catley Southfield
Provision in Catley Southfield varies by practice — it's worth comparing more than one before committing. Officially, Catley Southfield is categorised as smaller rural: Further from a major town or city. Catley Southfield sits within NHS Herefordshire and Worcestershire Integrated Care Board for NHS dental commissioning. With just 13.2% of residents under 16, Catley Southfield skews toward an older population. Most NHS orthodontic treatment begins between ages 10 and 15, and that band makes up 5.6% of the 1,433 residents in Catley Southfield's census neighbourhood, below the 6.2% average across Herefordshire. No orthodontic practice on our register is within five miles of Catley Southfield; the nearest is about 6 miles away. OHID data for this ICB shows 19.4% of 5-year-olds with visible dental decay. Secondary-age pupils near Catley Southfield attend schools such as John Masefield High School (4.3 miles). Catley Southfield's Local Authority area covers 110 schools and 24,851 pupils, according to DfE figures. National deprivation data puts Catley Southfield close to the England median. Complex cases can be referred to a hospital orthodontic department; the nearest university dental hospital to Catley Southfield is Birmingham Dental Hospital in Birmingham, about 36 miles away. They typically offer the full pathway from initial assessment to retention.
This local page helps patients research orthodontic options around Catley Southfield. It does not confirm suitability, diagnosis, or final pricing without clinician review.
Areas We Cover Around Catley Southfield
This section is aimed at people whose search for treatment isn't limited to Catley Southfield, Herefordshire alone. Nearby pages covering Cold Green, Ailscroft, Bosbury, Munsley Green, Staplow, and Fromes Hill may also help if you are still comparing locations.
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Frequently Asked Questions in Catley Southfield
Common questions about orthodontic treatment, braces, aligners, treatment stages, and what patients in Catley Southfield often want to know before getting started.
Where is the nearest orthodontist to Catley Southfield?
On our register, the nearest orthodontic practice to Catley Southfield is Buckingham House Dental Surgery in Great Malvern, about 5.9 miles to the east. The next closest are Ascent Dental Care Malvern (6.5 miles) and Edwards Stephanie (6.6 miles).
How many orthodontic practices are near Catley Southfield?
Our register has 0 practices within 5 miles of Catley Southfield, 4 practices within 10 miles and 33 practices within 20 miles. None is inside 5 miles; the closest is in Great Malvern, 5.9 miles away.
Is there an NHS orthodontist near Catley Southfield?
The nearest practice to Catley Southfield that lists NHS orthodontic treatment is Tupsley Dental Practice and Implant Centre in Hereford, about 10.3 miles to the west. Others nearby include Willows Dentistry (11.0 miles) and St Martins Dental & Implant Clinic (11.3 miles).
How do I start orthodontic treatment in Catley Southfield, Herefordshire?
Starting with guided photos helps turn general research into a clearer next step reviewed by a clinician.
Can I compare braces and clear aligners in Catley Southfield, Herefordshire?
Yes. A review of your photos and concerns can help show whether braces or clear aligners may be the better route.